Foot
Hallux rigidus
Is a damage of the cartilage surfaces in the large toe joint.
Causes:
Malformations, injuries, rheumatic diseases and gout are the most common causes of the hallux rigidus
Therapy for hallux rigidus
Conservative:
Medicines, special insoles, adjustment of footwear.
Operativ:
In the early stages of a hallux rigidus, an operation on the articular surface is possible. At advanced stages is a stiffening of the joint the prober solution.